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VK59 WLU

2009 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,242 mi
Last recorded80,242 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 WLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 80,242 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,841 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,418 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 70,418 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,076 miles

sump oil leak rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,020 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 63,009 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight bulge on sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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VK59 WLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK59 WLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VK59 WLU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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